2015 Healthcare Jobs Outlook

It’s the beginning of a new year and “best of” rankings are in full swing around the World Wide Web. This week, we looked at some of the top “best jobs” in healthcare lists to bring you an overview of the Best Healthcare Jobs of 2015!

Though there may be some discrepancies between which position claimed the top spot as the best career choice, it’s clear to see that healthcare jobs are once again dominating these lists. In U.S. News’ rankings, for example, almost half of the “The 25 Best Jobs of 2015” are in the healthcare industry, in various settings like hospitals, clinics, schools, government facilities, etc.

Forbes’ “The Best Healthcare Jobs In 2015″ touted working as a pharmacist as the best career choice in terms of having the highest median salary and non-harsh work conditions. U.S. News, on the other hand, ranked Dentist as the top health care job, followed by Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Dental Hygienist, and Physical Therapist, respectively. The following jobs also joined the top rankings this year (listed in no particular order):

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts that one in three jobs created between 2012 and 2022 will be in the healthcare and social assistance industry. It also projects a 36% job growth for physical therapists, making it the fastest-growing job this decade. And not only that, the increase in health insurance coverage among Americans means that facilities will need to add staff to meet the growing demands. The future is bright, especially for those who are planning to work or are already working in the healthcare sector.

If you’re already working in the healthcare industry, what’s your opinion on this upwards trend in job growth? Are you already seeing the effects of the healthcare industry’s growth in your facility? Please comment below with your thoughts!